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Writing Summary News Leads. What is the next step?. Use the 5ws and h to write a summary news lead. Summary News Leads. The first paragraph of a news story Style is straightforward and to the point Give readers a quick, basic summary of the facts (the 5ws and h)

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NEW YORK (AP) -- Lecturing Wall Street on its own turf, President Barack Obama warned financial leaders not to use the recovering economy to race back into "reckless behavior" that could cause a new meltdown. He declared that a bailout-weary public will not break their fall again.

NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams' profanity-laced, finger-pointing tirade at a U.S. Open linesperson drew a $10,000 fine Sunday, and more punishment could follow from a broader investigation into what the head of the tournament called her "threatening manner."

Writing News Leads to have been killed in her lab building and stuffed into a wall there was probably not the victim of a random act, police said as they sought to ease fears about student safety.

The lead helps to focus the story and emphasizes the most important information

A news lead should always begin with the most timely piece of information (news peg)

If voting will take place on Monday, that should be in the lead

Steps to Writing a News Lead to have been killed in her lab building and stuffed into a wall there was probably not the victim of a random act, police said as they sought to ease fears about student safety.

Identify the news peg.

Determine the 5ws and h.

Decide which news question is most important to the story and should be emphasized in the lead. Begin with this fact.

Keep it concise and active.

News Question Leads to have been killed in her lab building and stuffed into a wall there was probably not the victim of a random act, police said as they sought to ease fears about student safety.

Summary news leads = news question leads.

The news question you begin the lead with is the type of lead.

Example: If you begin with who the story is about – “who” lead

Begin with the news question that is most important to the story

The to have been killed in her lab building and stuffed into a wall there was probably not the victim of a random act, police said as they sought to ease fears about student safety.“who” lead

If the “who” is a person (place or thing) well known, it is usually the focus of the lead.

Why? The name attracts attention.

Unless one of the other questions is outstanding, the “big name” comes first.

Serena Williams lead

Example of a to have been killed in her lab building and stuffed into a wall there was probably not the victim of a random act, police said as they sought to ease fears about student safety.“who” lead

Coach Bubba Steroid, who led Pine Valley to four consecutive district football championships, announced his retirement in order to sell used cars door to door.

The to have been killed in her lab building and stuffed into a wall there was probably not the victim of a random act, police said as they sought to ease fears about student safety.“what” lead

Refers to the happening or occurrence that makes an item worth reporting.

Might be the election of a public official, an automobile accident, a crime or the announcement of a decision or survey

Yale student lead

Example of a to have been killed in her lab building and stuffed into a wall there was probably not the victim of a random act, police said as they sought to ease fears about student safety.“what” lead

The Pine Valley School Board voted to suspend popular coach Bubba Steroid after he was caught last week trying to sell whole-life insurance and used cars to fourth graders.

The to have been killed in her lab building and stuffed into a wall there was probably not the victim of a random act, police said as they sought to ease fears about student safety.“where” lead

Used on very rare occasions

Where must be significant to story

Example of a to have been killed in her lab building and stuffed into a wall there was probably not the victim of a random act, police said as they sought to ease fears about student safety.“where” lead

In the living room of his mobile home, Principal Seymour Skinner stood in front of his prized velvet painting of Elvis Presley and renewed his recommendation that courses in the study of “the King” be required in order to graduate from Pine Valley schools.

In the shadow of the Statue of Liberty, President George Bush and Soviet Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev pledged to reduce nuclear and chemical warfare stockpiles.

The to have been killed in her lab building and stuffed into a wall there was probably not the victim of a random act, police said as they sought to ease fears about student safety.“when” lead

Used on very rare occasions

Used on when it is significant to story

Example of a to have been killed in her lab building and stuffed into a wall there was probably not the victim of a random act, police said as they sought to ease fears about student safety.“when” lead

As Wade and Shalina Gibson watched their dream house materialize before their eyes Monday, they found it hard to put their emotions into words.

When football coaches gather to talk about the team these days, …

The to have been killed in her lab building and stuffed into a wall there was probably not the victim of a random act, police said as they sought to ease fears about student safety.“why” lead

The motive or cause of an event

Often the most important feature

Use frequently

Example of a to have been killed in her lab building and stuffed into a wall there was probably not the victim of a random act, police said as they sought to ease fears about student safety.“why” lead

In an effort to teach Shakespeare to sophomores, English teacher Gina Hatley and science teacher Phil Barnes reenacted the love scene between Romeo and Juliet.

The to have been killed in her lab building and stuffed into a wall there was probably not the victim of a random act, police said as they sought to ease fears about student safety.“how” lead

The method by which something is accomplished

Used frequently

Example of a to have been killed in her lab building and stuffed into a wall there was probably not the victim of a random act, police said as they sought to ease fears about student safety.“how” lead

By flunking every course, missing 62 days of class and assaulting two teachers, Junior Snively gravely endangered his eligibility for high school basketball.

Use what, why and how leads to have been killed in her lab building and stuffed into a wall there was probably not the victim of a random act, police said as they sought to ease fears about student safety.

Used most commonly and work best

Bobby Hawthorne and the ILPC – lead examples

Guidelines to have been killed in her lab building and stuffed into a wall there was probably not the victim of a random act, police said as they sought to ease fears about student safety.

News leads should be no more than 30 words max!

Leads should be 1 -2 sentences long

Write in third person only

Write in active, not passive voice

Avoid starting a news lead with the words:

A

An

The

More Guidelines to have been killed in her lab building and stuffed into a wall there was probably not the victim of a random act, police said as they sought to ease fears about student safety.

Don’t begin news leads with a date or time

Emphasize impact, consequences and results

Don’t use a long list of names; instead introduce as a group

Introduce subjects in leads by their full name and their class, position or title.

Weak Leads to have been killed in her lab building and stuffed into a wall there was probably not the victim of a random act, police said as they sought to ease fears about student safety.

Last week the Board of Education met in Room 206 at Lincoln School. Board members voted to add a seventh period to the high school day. The vote was 6-1. The school day will be extended by 15 minutes to accommodate the change.

What are the problems?

Lead is wordy and too long to have been killed in her lab building and stuffed into a wall there was probably not the victim of a random act, police said as they sought to ease fears about student safety.

Emphasis is on old news, not the most timely element

Students will be taking an additional class each semester after School Board members voted last week to add a seventh period to the school day.

The Student Body Association, with all members present, met last week to discuss an impeachment petition, signed by 350 of the 900 students in school, which had been presented the week before. After an hour-long discussion of the charges listed in the petition, the SBA voted to impeach President Julie Smith.

What are the problems?

Lead is wordy last week to discuss an impeachment petition, signed by 350 of the 900 students in school, which had been presented the week before. After an hour-long discussion of the charges listed in the petition, the SBA voted to impeach President Julie Smith.

Emphasis should be on results of the vote, not that the meeting happened

Fails to give specific results of vote tally

SBA members voted 12 -3 last week to impeach President Julie Smith following an hour long discussion of charges brought against her.